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04/23/2013, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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stocking a 60 gallon
While im not exactly new to the hobby, i still have a lot to learn too! I have had saltwater tanks off and on for the past 8 years. I got interested and started when i worked at a mom and pop pet store tha specializes in saltwater fish. I now, and for the past 6 years, work as a manager for a large chain petstore (wont name any names here cause im sure that could turn into a hot topic i dont want!)
So anyways, on to the tank. I have a 60 gallon, with the goal of "semi reef" if that makes sence! I may eventually upgrade lighting and all for reef, but the tank has only been running since december, and i just dont have any intentions of going full reef anytime soon. I guess what i mean by semi reef, is that i do have inverts in my tank, just no anemone or corals other then some unidentified thriving polyps that hitchiked on some of my rock! As for inverts I currently have about 60-70 lbs of rock (still plan to add more here and there) 2 turbo snails 7-10 nassarius snails (i dont even know, i lost count lol) 3-4 blue leg hermits A long spine urchin One featherduster that has gotten HUGE after being in my tank! 2 peppermint shrimp 1 brittle star And for fish A neon cleaner goby A purple firefish One mcoskers wrasse 2 ocellaris clowns (a normal snowflake and a black ice snowflake) So as far as stocking, does it seem OK? Specifically on fish? The tank seems so empty but I know these fish will all grow! I really like the bangaii cardinals, but i dont want to overstock! Thanks |
04/23/2013, 05:59 PM | #2 |
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For fish, everything seems fine, no aggression issues, or overstocking issues. You could actually probably get away with a bangaii cardinal as long as you have a good filtration setup, large skimmer, good amount of live rock, good flow, refugium, etc.
Also your invertebrate selection seems fine, although turbo snails seem to die frequently, many are caught in cold water. For your aquascape, go for an open look, not a wall look filled with rock which will just eventually trap detritus and cause various issues. If you are ever willing to get a proper lighting system, first corals could be some leathers, zoanthids, maybe even lps corals if you are willing to dose calcium and alkalinity ( if they uptake enough, depending on their size ).
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